38 citations
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November 2016 in “Aaps Pharmscitech” This study found that the nanostructured lipid carrier formulation with a 70:30 solid to liquid lipid ratio significantly increased the dissolution rate, entrapment efficiency, and stability of spironolactone compared to its raw form.
15 citations
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December 2015 in “Textile Research Journal” This study describes the development of polyamide 6 composite fibers with amber filler, finding them suitable for use in medical textiles such as compression garments due to their biocompatibility with skin cells.
12 citations
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August 2011 in “Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences” This study found that polymorphisms in the KAP8.1 gene were significantly associated with cashmere weight, length, and guard hair length in Chinese Inner Mongolian Cashmere goats, but not with fibre diameter.
June 2026 in “Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology” In this study, researchers used single-cell RNA sequencing to map the hair follicle microenvironment in fine-wool sheep, identifying specific cell types and gene expressions that influence wool fiber diameter, with dermal papilla cells playing a significant role in hair follicle development.
3 citations
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June 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” In this study, tresses treated with pH 1.0 acid straightener showed better straightening but more damage to hair properties compared to those treated with pH 2.0.
March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This paper discusses the use of Digital Volumetric Imaging with fluorescent dyes to visualize and compare the interior structures of six different virgin hair types, reporting no new clinical results.
40 citations
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May 2016 in “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America” This study found that the mechanical stiffening of the human hair follicle along the first millimeter is linked to changes in the keratin network architecture and composition during keratinization.
13 citations
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January 2017 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses in vitro methods for evaluating the effects of hair care products on hair fibers, reporting no new results; the authors emphasize the importance of selecting appropriate and accurate equipment for testing.
June 2021 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that dyed chitin nanofibers maintain color and mechanical properties when reinforcing resins, allowing color addition and strength improvement while retaining transparency.
May 2026 in “International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews” The researchers reported that a polyherbal hair dye using Phyllanthus reticulatus fruit provided effective color, stability, and scalp compatibility without irritation, positioning it as a safe and eco-friendly alternative to synthetic dyes.
December 2019 in “University of Malaya Students Repository” This study found that Soxhlet extraction is more effective at removing the toxin mimosine from Leucaena leucocephala, and mimosine shows promise as a biodiesel additive due to its antioxidative properties.
Hair properties change under electromagnetic fields and are influenced by individual characteristics and the environment.
104 citations
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October 2016 in “PLoS ONE” This study found that CRISPR/Cas9-mediated disruption of the FGF5 gene in goats increased hair follicle numbers and fiber length, suggesting more cashmere production could be achieved.
10 citations
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May 2012 in “PloS one” This study found that non-pigmented hair follicles have significantly lower expression of nucleotide excision repair genes, which may be associated with reduced melanin production capacity in these follicles.
September 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” In this study, the authors found that a botanical extract with anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative properties stabilized hair loss and preserved natural hair pigmentation and strength over six months.
11 citations
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December 2010 in “Archives of Dermatology” This abstract provides no research results, focusing instead on navigation and subscription details for JAMA Dermatology content access.
17 citations
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July 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that keratin-based particles were able to recover and enhance the mechanical properties and thermal stability of virgin and overbleached Asian hair, improving its strength and smoothness by around 40%, and demonstrated safety in human skin keratinocytes.
3 citations
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January 2016 in “BioMed research international” This study found that calcium microcapsules exhibited better biocompatibility and cell viability than barium microcapsules for scaffolding in artificial dermal papilla, suggesting potential for developing new hair follicle structures.
February 2026 in “American Scientific Research Journal for Engineering, Technology, and Sciences (Global Society of Scientific Research and Researchers)” This study analyzed gray hair, revealing that it differs from pigmented hair in follicular activity, oxidative balance, and structure, impacting coloring processes and necessitating adapted techniques to maintain hair quality.
220 citations
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March 2020 in “Advanced functional materials” This review discusses the mechanisms and potential therapeutic benefits of mesenchymal stromal cell-derived extracellular vesicles delivered via biomaterials, but reports no new clinical results.
28 citations
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August 2013 in “Hypertension” The authors concluded that diazoxide reduces undesirable side effects compared to minoxidil while increasing elastic fiber content and decreasing cell number in the aorta, suggesting potential suitability for treating vascular conditions with low arterial elastin and hypertension.
14 citations
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January 1996 in “Journal of Forensic Sciences” This in vitro study found that opiate diffusion was more pronounced in damaged hair fibers than in undamaged ones, with high opiate concentrations detected in fiber centerpieces.
4 citations
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January 2020 in “Genes” This study found that genetic variation in the KRTAP21-2 gene among crossbred Merino lambs was associated with differences in wool traits, particularly mean staple length.
2 citations
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January 2023 in “Eastern Journal Of Medicine” This review discusses the use, efficiency, and preparation methods of autologous platelet concentrates in wound healing and periodontal regeneration, but it reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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March 2018 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” In this study, a new leave-on hair treatment with Dynagen and zinc salts significantly increased hair growth rate, fibre diameter, and follicle strength in healthy women.
May 2026 in “Commagene Journal of Biology” This review found that anti-aging peptides show promise in cosmeceuticals due to their targeted actions to rejuvenate skin, but challenges like peptide stability, penetration, and limited clinical data limit their current effectiveness.
October 2024 in “International Journal of Pharma Professional’s Research (IJPPR)” This study developed and characterized Quercetin-loaded nanogels, finding that they showed promising potential for enhanced drug delivery and stability in treating Alopecia, with an optimized batch achieving a drug release of 95.32% over 12 hours.
March 2024 in “Research Square (Research Square)” This study found that in sheep, the microRNA oar-miR-377 regulates hair follicle development by targeting the SLC24A2 gene, and identified a genetic variation associated with wool quality, suggesting potential markers for breeding.
April 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study found that combining CelluTome system and RCM is a safe and effective protocol for evaluating wound healing responses in patients with epidermolysis bullosa.
April 2011 in “ISRN Dermatology (Print)” This study found that follicular unit-like wigs made from xenogeneic human hair and medical polypropylene exhibited good histocompatibility, a low loss rate, and satisfactory appearance one year after transplantation in rabbits.